The Castle ward sits at the heart of Swansea in Wales, centred on the historic site of Swansea Castle and taking in the city centre, the Maritime Quarter and parts of the waterfront regeneration at SA1. It mixes civic and commercial uses - shops, council buildings and theatres - with cultural attractions such as the National Waterfront Museum, the Dylan Thomas Centre and the long-established Swansea Museum.
Economically and socially it’s a lively, diverse area with students, commuters and visitors drawn to marina-side dining, the nightlife around Wind Street and ongoing redevelopment projects; historically the ward reflects Swansea’s industrial port and “Copperopolis” past, a heritage that still influences the streetscape and local identity.
Postcode districts covering Castle
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Tonypandy 21.1 miles34 km
- Bridgend 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Llanelli 9 miles14.5 km
- Llanelli Rural 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Neath 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Coity Higher 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Briton Ferry 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Aberdare 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Aberdare East 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Aberdare West 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Ammanford 11.6 miles18.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Swansea Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Townhill Parish 0.6 miles1 km
- Uplands Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Cwmbwrla Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Landore Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Waterfront Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- St. Thomas Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Sketty Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Cockett Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Penderry Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Bonymaen Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Bôn-y-maen Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
Example postcodes in Castle
SA1 5AP, SA1 1HF, SA1 3ET, SA1 1LT, SA1 4ES, SA1 3AQ, SA1 1LW, SA1 3EZ, SA5 8NJ … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 30.4 miles49 km
- Bristol Airport 55.5 miles89.3 km
- Swansea Railway Station 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Llansamlet Railway Station 3.8 miles6.1 km
Hotels in Castle Ad
Schools in Castle
- Christchurch Church in Wales Primary
- St Helen's Primary School Primary
- St Josephs Cathedral Primary School Primary
- Terrace Road Primary School Primary
- Waun Wen School Primary
Local points of interest
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 0.6 miles1 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 1.6 miles2.5 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 6.7 miles10.8 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 7 miles11.3 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Ffos Las Racecourse Recreation 14.5 miles23.3 km
- National Botanic Garden of Wales Nature reserve 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Towyn Burrows Hill 17.3 miles27.8 km